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This form is used to assess the jurisdictional status of water bodies and wetlands under the Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act in relation to specific projects.

How to fill out approved jurisdictional determination form

How to fill out APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM

1. Begin by downloading the APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM from the appropriate agency's website.
2. Fill in the applicant's information, including name, address, and contact details.
3. Identify the project location by providing relevant site details such as addresses, coordinates, or landmarks.
4. Describe the purpose of the project in the designated section.
5. Review the worksheet section for jurisdictional determination, carefully answering each question about the site's characteristics.
6. If applicable, include maps, photographs, or other documentation to support your submission.
7. Sign and date the form to certify the information is accurate and complete.
8. Submit the completed form to the relevant jurisdictional authority.

Who needs APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM?

1. Landowners or developers seeking to determine if a project site has jurisdictional waters or wetlands.
2. Regulatory agencies requiring jurisdictional determinations for permit applications.
3. Consultants or environmental professionals conducting project assessments for environmental compliance.

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How to determine if a wetland is jurisdictional?

They are adjacent to a navigable waterway: Wetlands that are adjacent to a navigable waterway, such as a river, lake, or ocean, are considered jurisdictional. The USACE defines “adjacent” as being directly connected to a navigable waterway or having a significant nexus to it.

What is a jurisdictional determination?

A Jurisdictional Determination (JD) is a two step process of 1) identifying and locating aquatic resources (including wetlands) on a property, which is referred to as a Delineation, and 2) determining whether those areas are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or

What is the AJD approved jurisdictional determination?

APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (AJD): A process used by the Corps to make a definitive, official determination whether aquatic resources in the review area are or are not jurisdictional (33 CFR 331.2). The only USACE process for determining that an aquatic resource is NOT jurisdictional is an AJD.

What makes a wetland jurisdictional?

They are adjacent to a navigable waterway: Wetlands that are adjacent to a navigable waterway, such as a river, lake, or ocean, are considered jurisdictional. The USACE defines “adjacent” as being directly connected to a navigable waterway or having a significant nexus to it.

How long does a jurisdictional determination take?

While the RGL states that the Corps is committed to finalizing both preliminary and approved JDs within 60 days of submittal, factors such as Corps work load and complexity of the aquatic resource delineation may delay a decision from the Corps.

What is the difference between AJD and PJD?

A PJD is "preliminary" in the sense that a recipient of a PJD can later request and obtain an AJD if that becomes necessary or appropriate during the permit process or during the administrative appeal process.

What is an approved jurisdictional determination?

APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION (AJD): A process used by the Corps to make a definitive, official determination whether aquatic resources in the review area are or are not jurisdictional (33 CFR 331.2).

How long does a jurisdictional determination take?

While the RGL states that the Corps is committed to finalizing both preliminary and approved JDs within 60 days of submittal, factors such as Corps work load and complexity of the aquatic resource delineation may delay a decision from the Corps.

For pdfFiller’s FAQs

What is APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM?

The APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM is a document used to officially establish whether certain areas are subject to federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, determining if these areas fall under the protection of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Who is required to file APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM?

Individuals or entities seeking to engage in activities that may affect waters of the United States, such as property developers, construction companies, and landowners, are required to file the APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM.

How to fill out APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM?

To fill out the APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM, applicants must provide detailed information about the project location, maps indicating the area of interest, descriptions of the land use, and any potential impacts on water bodies. It is important to follow the guidelines provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

What is the purpose of APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM?

The purpose of the APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM is to clarify whether specific areas are regulated by the federal government, thereby determining the need for permits or compliance under the Clean Water Act.

What information must be reported on APPROVED JURISDICTIONAL DETERMINATION FORM?

The form typically requires information including the geographic coordinates of the project, description of the affected areas, land use details, maps and photographs of the site, and cumulative impacts on aquatic resources.